Senior Coder

🔥 15 hours ago

⚜️ Louisiana – Remote

⚜️ Louisiana – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🏥 Medical Billing and Coding

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Ochsner Health

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1942

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🤝 Non-profit

📚 Education

💰 Grant on 2023-07

Healthcare Insurance • Non-profit • Education

Ochsner Health is a comprehensive healthcare system dedicated to delivering health services to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Gulf South. Its mission is to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate in healthcare. As the largest academic medical center in Louisiana, Ochsner focuses on a clinically-integrated research program aimed at improving community wellness and educating future healthcare leaders. They offer a variety of services, including primary care, urgent care, women's and men's health, digital medicine, and specialized treatments such as cancer care, heart and vascular services, transplants, and more. Ochsner also emphasizes community engagement through partnerships, education, and outreach programs, while fostering an inclusive environment. They are committed to accessibility, patient stories, and transparency in billing and insurance information. Ochsner is a non-profit organization and an equal opportunity employer.

📋 Description

• Accurately assigns ICD-10, CPT and/or HCPCS codes as applicable and within established coding guidelines, rules, and regulations • Types of Coding may include Professional medical coding, Surgical coding, and/or reviewing evaluation and management codes • Inpatient coding of Diagnoses and PCS procedures for concurrent accounts and discharged accounts • Ensures data integrity of coded patient records by reviewing medical documentation • Acts as a resource by researching patient accounts in response to questions and/or errors • Collaborate with assigned areas to identify query opportunities for documentation improvement • Communicate with providers for clarification or additional documentation as needed • Works in collaboration with team members and other departments to meet departmental monthly goals

🎯 Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent • Completion of AHIMA/AAPC coding program with certification (preferred) • 3 years of coding experience • Certification as CCS, CIC, RHIA, or RHIT (required) • Certification as CPC (required) • American Association of Professional Coders Specialty Certification (preferred) • Knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and coding principles • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of information • Proficiency with Windows-style applications and various software packages

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Flexible work hours • Paid time off • Professional development opportunities